2002-03 Annual and Residents Report

Theme: Equalities and Diversity

Key achievements included:

Being awarded £24.6 million from the Housing Corporation’s Approved Development Programme - 35% more than the previous year, the second highest award in London and the fifth largest award in the country.
Receiving a positive report from our Housing Corporation Inspection and a 70% satisfaction score from residents (compared with 67% for other London landlords).
Continuing with our key role in the development of Linden Grove, Southwark and Hither Green, Lewisham.
Being chosen as a Preferred Partner for the London Borough of Sutton.
Continuing the development of the Wandle Incentive Scheme to address issues of under-occupation.
Working with local councils on choice-based lettings projects in Croydon and Lewisham and expanding provision for keyworkers in Southwark and Lambeth.
Introducing a new Transfer Banding System which will be fairer, easier to understand and offer more choice to residents wanting to move.
Working with London boroughs to develop local strategies to meet the Homelessness Act 2002.
Introducing a Debt Counselling Project with Wandsworth Citizens Advice Bureau.
Increasing the number of residents on Wandle's Board of Management and setting up a Young People's Forum.
Preparing for the introduction of Supporting People in April 2003

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